Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare disappointment late in 2021, failing to defend his titles in either discipline at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships. But the World Chess Champion gets a chance to start the new year on the right foot as he leads the field at the Tata […]
Sony Open Odds: Cameron Smith Clear Favorite After Record Tournament of Champions Performance
Cameron Smith set a new PGA Tour record last weekend, shooting 34-under-par to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions. He’ll now aim for back-to-back wins in Hawaii as he comes into the Sony Open as the clear favorite. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Smith as the +850 pick to win the Sony […]
Draymond Green’s Early Exit Causes Prop Bet Chaos for Sportsbooks
Draymond Green played only seven seconds in Golden State’s Sunday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the Warriors star still played long enough to trigger prop bets that bettors cashed in on to the tune of millions. Green suffered tightness in his lower calf during pregame warmups. However, he […]
Blokpax Combines Sports NFTs with Physical Collectibles
One of the fundamental criticisms of sports NFTs has been the belief that digital cards or moments simply won’t have the long-term collectability of physical products. A new offering, Blokpax, is trying to overcome that issue by combining the two types of collectibles into one unique system. Blokpax offers users […]
Alabama Opens as 2022-23 National Championship Favorite Despite Loss to Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs won their first college football national title since 1980 on Monday night, beating Alabama 33-18 in the College Football Playoff National Championship. But even that wasn’t enough to unseat the Crimson Tide as favorites to win the crown next season. Alabama opened as the favorite to win […]
NBA Top Shot Challenges: How High-Stake Quests for Exclusive Moments and Free Packs Work
From its launch, NBA Top Shot stood out from the NFT competition by offering a slick interface and video moments in contrast to the static art pieces other companies sold. But beyond that, Dapper Labs has found a multitude of ways to keep collectors engaged, with its regular challenges arguably […]
Wordle Strategy: How to Beat Your Friends at the Viral Word Game Sensation
If you have a Twitter or Facebook account, you’ve undoubtedly seen someone post the results of their daily Wordle — if you haven’t played it yourself. The simple but addicting game has taken the internet by storm over the past few weeks and, if you’re among the many people who […]
Djokovic Focused on Playing in Australian Open after Judge Reinstates Visa
Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated Novak Djokovic’s visa on Monday, but that still doesn’t fully guarantee the tennis star’s participation in the Australian Open beginning next week. The judge overturned the cancellation of Djokovic’s visa and ordered the government to release the Serbian from his quarantine hotel in […]
Smart Looks for a Win Against Saban as Georgia Faces Alabama for National Championship
The Georgia Bulldogs will try to finally overcome their nemesis on Monday night when they face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Bulldogs enter the game as a 2.5-point favorite over Alabama, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Alabama, Georgia […]
UFC Notebook: Who Will Step Up to Fight Alexander Volkanovski?
Max Holloway dropped out of his title fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 272, but there is no shortage of fighters willing to step into that main event bout. ESPN reported that Holloway informed the UFC that he would not be able to make the March 5 bout […]
Raiders, Chargers Say They’re Not Interested in Tying Their Way to the Playoffs
By now, you’ve probably heard about the potential scenario on Sunday Night Football that would allow both the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers to advance to the playoffs with a tie. But while the possibility has generated endless speculation, both teams say that they’ll be playing to cap […]
What to Expect When New York Online Sports Betting Launches on Saturday
Sports betting has been legal in the state of New York since 2019, though only at a select number of upstate casino locations. That will change on Saturday, when four online sportsbook launch, instantly creating the largest legal online sports betting market in the United States. The first sites in […]
How to Take Full Advantage of Free Bets at Online Sportsbooks
If you have an account at one or more online sportsbooks, you’ve probably taken advantage of at least one free bet promotion. Whether through deposit bonuses, rewards programs, or “bet-and-get†offers, free bets are one of the most common ways that bookmakers entice customers to keep playing. You might treat […]
Las Vegas Aces Favorites to Win WNBA Championship with Becky Hammon at the Helm
Becky Hammon didn’t get a head coaching job in the NBA, something she and many basketball fans had dreamed of for years. But she has landed a job as the coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, a move that could lead to titles in her immediate future. DraftKings Sportsbook […]
Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou Talk Crossover Fight on Social Media
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has floated the idea of competing as a boxer in the past. Now, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he wants to take on Ngannou, and is willing to throw a twist into the mix to entice the MMA star. Fury and Ngannou traded potential […]
Australia Denies Entry to Novak Djokovic as Defending Champion Fights to Stay in Australian Open
The Australian Border Force has denied entry into the country to Novak Djokovic, jeopardizing the defending champion’s quest for a 10th Australian Open title. Djokovic applied for a medical exemption to Australia’s vaccination requirement. His application was granted by Victorian state officials, who acted independently of national officials. Djokovic files […]
Rahm, Thomas Headline Sentry Tournament of Champions to Kickstart 2022 PGA Tour Calendar
Last year’s PGA Tour winners will take to the links in Kapalua, Hawaii starting on Thursday to compete for an $8 million prize fund at the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions. A total of 39 players qualified to take part in the Tournament of Champions, though only 38 will tee […]
Australian Open Favorite Novak Djokovic’s Participation in Doubt Over Vaccination Exemption
Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday that he will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting a COVID-19 vaccine. But, one day later, his participation remains in doubt as Australian officials vow to examine Djokovic’s request more closely. Djokovic has repeatedly declined to reveal […]
Playoff Clinching Scenarios: How Your Team Can Make the NFL Playoffs in Week 18
With just one week remaining in the NFL regular season, 11 teams have already booked their spots in the postseason. But there are still seven teams fighting for their shot to play for a Super Bowl title, with various playoff-clinching scenarios only now coming into focus. Below, I’ve broken down […]
Texas Bowl Odds: Shorthanded LSU Battles Kansas State in Final Game of Bowl Season
The TaxAct Texas Bowl comes at an odd time during college football’s bowl season, with the major New Year’s Day bowls played and only the College Football Playoff championship game still on the schedule. But despite being down dozens of players, LSU will take the field against Kansas State in […]